Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.
Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2024
The 12 new restaurants that most charmed and/or delighted Racket’s food and drink editor this year.
Walz-Flanagan on the Flanag-outs? Alleged Rift is the ‘Talk of the Capitol.’
Plus new life in Uptown, a chat with Satanists, and a nod for Schell's in today's Flyover news roundup.
Even QR Code Haters Will Get Swept Away by Galaxy-Building Cocktail Bar Stargazer
Northeast’s newest cocktail bar is now open—and we’re willing to bet it’ll make a big bang.
Oui! Le Burger Est Très Bon.
A new Linden Hills burger joint debuts with wagyu patties and serious snacks.
What Does Your Favorite Movie Taste Like? Taste the Movies Has the Answer.
Because sometimes you want more than popcorn.
So… Who Got an E-bike Rebate?
Plus black spruce bandits, fresh food at food shelves, and James Austin Johnson does Dylan in today's Flyover news roundup.
5 Things We Learned Interviewing Timothée Chalamet About Bob Dylan
Including some sneaky info about the upcoming Josh Safdie flick 'Marty Supreme'!
It’s the Year of Yia: Vinai Racks Up More National Accolades
Plus BCA finally confirms detail in Winston Smith's death, hurting colleges attempt to go big, and a Target Center tragedeigh trifecta in today's Flyover news roundup.
Forget the Turkey—Here’s all the Restaurant News You Might’ve Missed in November
Say goodbye to Hi Flora! and hello to Saturday Dumpling Co., plus a whole lot more in this month's Racket Restaurant Roundup.